Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£39
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£45
| Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Rock Oyster Sherry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Rock Island |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.18 | £44.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Quick verdict
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £45.
For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.18 vs £44.5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.5 vs £39.18)
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Rock?
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition